grapevine

Example Sentences

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Some reporters have gotten Trump’s digits through the grapevine or from colleagues; at least one simply asked him.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Bill Musgrave, then the Golden Bears’ offensive coordinator, had heard about Mendoza through the coaching grapevine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

What can be said is that the F1 grapevine suggests Mercedes have a small advantage over the other manufacturers on their internal combustion engine performance for 2026 so far.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

The lawsuit is the latest salvo in what’s been a tumultuous dispute over the UFW’s unionization campaign at the nation’s largest grapevine nursery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024

“If there’s a heaven and I’m allowed inside, I’m sure this pool and grapevine will be there.”

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer